After a gap of almost five years, Apple has given a much-needed upgrade to its smart speaker HomePod. Apple has launched the 2nd-gen HomePod speaker, which offers advanced computational audio and support for immersive Spatial Audio tracks.
Apple HomePod: Price and availability
The new HomePod is available to order online starting today, with availability beginning Friday, February 3. The HomePod (2nd-gen) is priced at Rs 32,900 and is available in white and midnight colour options.
Apple HomePod: Features
The new HomePod is powered by the S7 chip and features a custom-engineered high-excursion woofer, built-in bass-EQ mic and five tweeters around the base. Apple also claims that it has a powerful motor that drives the diaphragm 20mm.
Like the previous generation model, the new HomePod comes with room-sensing technology. This means that HomePod recognises sound reflections from nearby surfaces to determine if it is against a wall or freestanding, and then adapts to sound in real time.
HomePod also easily pairs with Apple TV 4K for a powerful home theatre experience and eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) support on Apple TV 4K. The new HomePod also offers support for Find My, which makes it possible for users to locate their Apple devices, like an iPhone, by playing a sound on the misplaced device. Using Siri, users can also ask for the location of friends or loved ones who share their location via the app.
The new HomePod also offers several smart features. There’s Sound Recognition, through which the HomePod can listen for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and send a notification directly to the user’s iPhone if a sound is identified. There is a new built-in temperature and humidity sensor, which can measure indoor environments, so users can create automations that close the blinds or turn on the fan automatically when a certain temperature is reached in a room.
HomePod connects to and controls Matter-enabled accessories, and serves as an essential home hub, giving users access when away from home.
Apple HomePod: Price and availability
The new HomePod is available to order online starting today, with availability beginning Friday, February 3. The HomePod (2nd-gen) is priced at Rs 32,900 and is available in white and midnight colour options.
Apple HomePod: Features
The new HomePod is powered by the S7 chip and features a custom-engineered high-excursion woofer, built-in bass-EQ mic and five tweeters around the base. Apple also claims that it has a powerful motor that drives the diaphragm 20mm.
Like the previous generation model, the new HomePod comes with room-sensing technology. This means that HomePod recognises sound reflections from nearby surfaces to determine if it is against a wall or freestanding, and then adapts to sound in real time.
HomePod also easily pairs with Apple TV 4K for a powerful home theatre experience and eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) support on Apple TV 4K. The new HomePod also offers support for Find My, which makes it possible for users to locate their Apple devices, like an iPhone, by playing a sound on the misplaced device. Using Siri, users can also ask for the location of friends or loved ones who share their location via the app.
The new HomePod also offers several smart features. There’s Sound Recognition, through which the HomePod can listen for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and send a notification directly to the user’s iPhone if a sound is identified. There is a new built-in temperature and humidity sensor, which can measure indoor environments, so users can create automations that close the blinds or turn on the fan automatically when a certain temperature is reached in a room.
HomePod connects to and controls Matter-enabled accessories, and serves as an essential home hub, giving users access when away from home.
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